Defining the Middle Ages
The origin of the terms Middle Ages and Medieval.
Archive for July, 2007
The Bad Old Days - The Truth?
Getting the facts about life in the Middle Ages - sources and suggested reading.
Who's Who in Medieval History - Muhammad
Basic information and useful websites about the prophet Mohammed, founder of Islam.
Free Online Jigsaw Puzzles - The Venerable Bede
Free jigsaw puzzles of an illumination of the Venerable Bede, here at the Medieval History site.
Belisarius
General Belisarius was the leading Byzantine general during the reign of Emperor Justinian I.
joan_stmichael
Manuscript images, statues, post-medieval portraits and other images associated with Joan of Arc, the Maid of Lorraine.
Who's Who in Medieval History - William Wallace
Basic information and useful websites about Name in Full.
This Date in Medieval History - July 22
Events that took place on July 22nd throughout medieval history.
This Date in Medieval History - July 23
Events that took place on July 23rd throughout medieval history.
Famous Medieval Couples
A survey of some of the most famous -- and not-so-famous -- couples in Medieval and Renaissance history and fiction.
The Prince - by Nicolo Machiavelli
The text of Machiavelli's The Prince online.
India - Historical Setting - Antecedents - Vedic Aryans
Online text of the History of India; public domain document that you may copy, download, print and distribute as you see fit. Page Three: Antecedents - Vedic Aryans.
Who's Who in Medieval History - Alphabetical Index - H
Find a medieval historical figure by name, from your About.com Guide
Medieval History Question for July 20, 2005
Daily Medieval History Question for July 20, 2005 Who wrote the Philobiblon ? A Richard de Bury B Geoffrey
Jigsaw Puzzle Solving Hints - Options - Troubleshooting
Some solving hints, jigsaw options, and troubleshooting tips for the free jigsaw puzzles at the Medieval History site.
Theodoric the Great - King of the Ostrogoths
Theodoric tried to reconcile his Ostrogoths with the Italians and initiated civic works that improved living conditions and fostered agricultural growth.
Bad Old Days - Trench Mouth
What trenchers were in the Middle Ages, what trench mouth is today, and how the two have no historical connection. Part of your Guide's refutation of the infamous Bad Old Days net hoax.
Medieval Atlas - Maps of Wales - Medieval Welsh History in Maps
An index of maps depicting Wales throughout the Middle Ages.
Castle of the Day for July 20
Castle of the Day for July 20 A different castle is featured every day of the year here at the Medieval
This Date in Medieval History - July 20
Events that took place on July 20th throughout medieval history.
This Date in Medieval History - July 21
Events that took place on July 21st throughout medieval history.
Who's Who in Medieval History - Special Index - Grand Masters of the Knights Templar
A dynastic table of the Grand Masters of the Knights Templar, from Hugh of Payns to James de Molay.
Reconstructions & Replicas at Sea
This week there are two items of interest for fans of Viking ships. First, the reconstructed Havhingsten fra Glendalough (Sea Stallion from Glendalough) has completed its journey from Denmark back...
Mosaic is key to Kelenderis
A 12-meter mosaic uncovered in 1989 depicts the harbor city of Kelenderis as it appeared about 1500 years ago. Locations and structures revealed in the mosaic have inspired archaeologists to...
Towton Battlefield
The locations of significant battles are often preserved for modern folk to visit and study. The fields where horrific deeds were carried out by men against men, where vast amounts...
